Underground HV Electrician

Underground HV Electrician
Join a Leading Underground Mining Operation

Are you an experienced Underground HV Electrician looking for your next long-term opportunity? Take ownership of critical underground electrical infrastructure, work with modern mining assets, and position yourself for a potential permanent career opportunity with a well-regarded gold-copper operation in Western Australia.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• FIFO from Perth
• Attractive family-friendly roster: 8/6, 7/7
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent position

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary package plus superannuation
• FIFO from Perth on an attractive 8 days on, 6 days off | 7 nights on, 7 nights off roster
• Long-term opportunity with genuine potential for permanent employment
• Work on a world-class underground gold-copper mining operation
• Modern camp facilities including gym, swimming pool, driving range, movie room, wet and dry mess
• Exposure to a diverse range of fixed plant and HV electrical systems
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Dedicated NES Fircroft consultant support throughout the recruitment process
• Access to future opportunities through NES Fircroft's extensive mining client network

About You
We're looking for a safety-focused and proactive electrical professional who can thrive in an underground mining environment.

• WA A Grade Electrical Licence
• HV Switching qualification and experience working on HV networks
• Minimum 3 years' post-trade maintenance experience within underground mining operations
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Team-oriented attitude with a strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship

The Job Role
This position forms part of a high-performing underground fixed plant maintenance team responsible for maintaining critical electrical infrastructure across the operation.

• Maintain and repair underground electrical and instrumentation equipment to maximise plant availability
• Conduct HV switching activities and support the reliability of the site's HV network
• Perform preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs across fixed plant assets including crushers, winders and associated infrastructure
• Monitor equipment performance, identify defects and raise maintenance notifications through SAP or similar systems
• Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure safe and efficient production outcomes

Apply / What Happens Next
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NES Fircroft With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.